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Opinion: Benefits Of Blue Halo Marine Reserve
[Opinion column written by Greenrock's Matt Carr] “What’s the deal with the Bermuda Triangle?” – many Bermudians will agree that this is one of the most frequently asked questions by non-Bermudians to Bermudians or residents when they find out where we are from. Greenrock suggests that the proposed Blue Halo marine reserve may have the very... Read more of this article
Dr Iverson: Marine Reserve Could Boost Tourism
Tourism economist, Dr. Tom Iverson returned to Bermuda this week, discussing the potential for jobs and the economic driver that a marine reserve could be for the island. He revisited his earlier study on the economic impact of a marine reserve , by analyzing current statistics and placing his results into the current Bermuda tourism climate and context. Dr.... Read more of this article
Senator Diallo Rabain On Bermuda’s Marine EEZ
[Written by Senator Diallo Rabain] As the Official Opposition, it is incumbent that we continue to support the government’s good ideas, oppose when needed and lead where required. We believe that because of this commitment, the question asked often is “Where are the PLP’s ideas or suggestions? The PLP is keen to provide viable options to jump-start... Read more of this article
Video Replay: Town Hall Meeting On Marine EEZ
[Live stream over, replay available] The Department of Sustainable Development is hosting a Town Hall Meeting this evening [Oct 28] regarding the future of Bermuda’s Exclusive Economic Zone [EEZ], and you can tune in live below. Our EEZ is essentially a circle with a 200 nautical mile radius that covers approximately 465,000 square kilometres of ocean.... Read more of this article
Future Of Marine EEZ ‘Community Conversation’
The Department of Sustainable Development is inviting members of the public to attend an upcoming Town Hall Meeting on Monday [Oct 28] regarding the future of Bermuda’s Exclusive Economic Zone [EEZ], a circular body of water surrounding Bermuda with a 200-mile radius. This “Community Conversation” will take place from 6:30pm until 8:30pm in the... Read more of this article
Opinion Column On Future Of Marine EEZ Area
[Opinion column written by Nick Hutchings] It was with increasing alarm that I read the recent story headlined: Banks’ ratings lowered as S&P expresses concern about Island’s economy.Standard and Poor’s [S&P],having just lowered Bermuda’s “anchor rating” which determines the amount of interest Government pays on our public debt,now... Read more of this article
Bermudian Voices Wanted On Future Of EEZ
With the Bermuda Government considering the future of the island’s Exclusive Economic Zone [EEZ], an area of 180,000 square miles of open ocean, the Department of Sustainable Development has released a three-minute film that highlights the need for all Bermudians to make their voices heard as decisions are made. The video offers insight from... Read more of this article
Government’s Marine Reserve Proposal FAQ
The Bermuda Government is considering a proposal to establish a marine reserve to protect a portion of the sea around Bermuda, and released a flyer with some of the most frequently asked questions. The concept is to protect the waters of our Exclusive Economic Zone [EEZ] while allowing for some measure of current and potential marine activities. Our... Read more of this article
Marine Consultation Document Is Released
Today [Sept 3] the Minister of Environment and Planning, Sylvan Richards announced the release of the consultation document “Bermuda’s Exclusive Economic Zone and Its Future.” This document serves as a tool to inform and assist the public in better understanding the issues and implications of whether or not a marine reserve should be established... Read more of this article
Proposal To Establish Marine Reserve In EEZ
Government will conduct a public consultation to hear the community’s views on a proposal to establish a marine reserve in our Exclusive Economic Zone [EEZ], Minister of Environment & Planning Sylvan Richards said in the House of Assembly this morning [June 7]. Our EEZ is a circle with a 200 nautical mile radius that covers approximately 465,000... Read more of this article
Marine Protected Area Proposal Discussed
On Monday [May 13] Government Ministers met with representatives of the Pew Environment Group’s Ocean Legacy Fund to discuss a proposal to establish a Marine Protected Area within Bermuda’s Exclusive Economic Zone. The Pew Environment Group was represented by Alistair Gammel and Andi Pearl of their UK and Washington, DC offices respectively, and... Read more of this article
EEZ Declared A Marine Mammal Sanctuary
Bermuda’s Exclusive Economic Zone [EEZ] has been declared a Marine Mammal Sanctuary with particular emphasis on the endangered humpback whale, Minister of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy Marc Bean said this afternoon [Sept 21]. Minister Bean said: “The area of the new Bermuda Marine Mammal Sanctuary will be more than 170,000... Read more of this article
Fahy: Licensing Foreign Fishing Vessels
[Written by Senator Michael Fahy, Shadow Minister for Environment, Planning & Housing] Just after the Premier delivered her Budget Speech a few days ago, I publicly questioned a reference she made to licensing foreign vessels to fish in Bermuda’s 200-mile maritime economic zone. I made two points in relation to this scheme. The first was that... Read more of this article
E-Petition To Ban Long-Line Fishing
An e-petition calling on Government to ban long-line fishing in Bermuda waters has attracted over 1,300 signatures as of this writing. The e-petition’s text says, “The Bermuda Government has started talks aimed at licensing foreign fishing vessels that catch fish in Bermuda’s 200-mile maritime exclusive economic zone. “These fishermen... Read more of this article
OBA ‘Alarmed’ By Fishing Proposal
The One Bermuda Alliance is “alarmed” by Government’s proposal to allow foreign fishing boats to catch fish in Bermuda’s 200-mile maritime exclusive economic zone for two main reasons, Shadow Minister of the Environment Michael Fahy said last night [Feb.26]. Senator Fahy said the proposal “would appear to fly in the face”... Read more of this article
Group Campaigns For Bermuda Marine Park
Global Ocean Legacy, a international project being coordinated by the Pew Environment Group and its partners, hopes to establish a worldwide system of large, highly protected marine reserves where fishing and other extractive activities are protected — including one in Bermuda’s waters. Aside from Bermuda, Pew has called for the establishment... Read more of this article
